- Electrical Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class spied forward of 2026 U.S. launch
- New EV will change EQC electrical compact crossover offered abroad
- Excessive-performance AMG variant deliberate
Mercedes-Benz has been noticed testing a prototype for an electrical compact crossover that may find yourself changing the EQC.
The EQC is the compact crossover whose 2020 debut marked the arrival of Mercedes’ EQ sub-brand for electrical automobiles. Nonetheless, its foundation on a platform initially developed for gas-powered automobiles meant its EV credentials have been missing in comparison with the competitors, specifically the Tesla Mannequin Y, and Mercedes finally flipped on its resolution to supply it within the U.S.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC
That will not be the case for the EQC’s successor which can be known as a GLC-Class EV or one thing to that impact to mirror its positioning alongside the gas-powered GLC-Class vary. Mercedes in August confirmed the car for an arrival within the U.S. in 2026, along with an electrical C-Class, prototypes for which are additionally out testing. The timing factors to the automobiles seemingly arriving as 2027 fashions.
The GLC-Class EV prototype might be seen along with the gas-powered GLC-Class in a few of the pictures, revealing the same dimension of the automobiles but additionally the contrasting design. The EV’s roofline slopes extra towards the rear and its entrance finish is exclusive, that includes a sleeker, extra rounded look general in comparison with the common GLC-Class. Search for styling cues to be borrowed from 2022’s Imaginative and prescient EQXX idea.
Mercedes-Benz Imaginative and prescient EQXX
Underpinning the car will likely be Mercedes’ new MB.EA devoted EV platform. It is not clear what efficiency targets are deliberate, however the GLC-Class EV ought to have a spread of greater than 300 miles in at the very least one variant. A high-performance AMG variant can also be deliberate.
The MB.EA platform was introduced in 2021 along with an MMA platform that Mercedes will use for automobiles smaller than the C-Class and GLC-Class segments. The MMA platform helps each hybrid and electrical powertrains, and we’ll see it debut subsequent 12 months in a redesigned CLA-Class. The brand new CLA-Class will attain the U.S. as a 2026 mannequin.
Teaser for next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class due in 2025
Each the MB.EA and MMA platforms can have 800-volt electrical techniques, which can allow excessive charging charges. Mercedes has hinted that including nicely over 100 miles will likely be potential in lower than quarter-hour of charging when utilizing a DC quick charger.
Mercedes additionally has devoted EV platforms for future vans and AMG automobiles. An AMG.EA platform is ready to debut across the finish of subsequent 12 months in an electrical alternative for the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, whereas a Van.EA platform will debut in 2026 in a new midsize van household.
